Speculations of War

<p> Late 19th century science fiction stories and utopian treatises related to morals and attitudes often focused on economic sociological and at times Marxist ideas. More than a century later science fiction commonly depicts the inherent dangers of capitalism and imperialism. Examining a variety of conflicts from the Civil War through the post-9/11 era this collection of new essays explores philosophical introspection and futuristic forecasting in science fiction fantasy utopian literature and film with a focus on the warlike nature of humanity.</p>